A quarter cord of seasoned hardwood, 32 cubic feet, split and ready to burn. A tidy starter load for occasional fires and fireplace evenings through the season.
One of the easiest customer service experiences I've had in a long time! Mulch Mound made it so simple. After putting it off for a while, I looked at the weather and knew I needed to get to mulching ASAP before the rain came if I didn't want to wait another week. I put my orde...
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How Much Firewood Do I Need?
Occasional weekend burners in Hickory typically need a 1/4 to 1/2 cord for the season, while regular wood heat users should plan on a full cord to cover the five month cold stretch from first frost to last frost.
What is a 1/4 Cord?
A full cord is a stacked pile of split firewood measuring 4 feet high by 4 feet deep by 8 feet long, about 128 cubic feet. Every size we sell is measured against that same standard. A full cord is 128 cubic feet, a half cord is 64, a third of a cord is 43, and a quarter cord is 32. When you compare prices, ask how many cubic feet you are getting. A stack sold as 4 feet high by 8 feet long looks the same from the front whether it is 4 feet deep or 16 inches deep, but the shallow one holds about a third as much wood.
What is a 1/3 Cord?
A full cord is a stacked pile of split firewood measuring 4 feet high by 4 feet deep by 8 feet long, about 128 cubic feet. Every size we sell is measured against that same standard. A full cord is 128 cubic feet, a half cord is 64, a third of a cord is 43, and a quarter cord is 32. When you compare prices, ask how many cubic feet you are getting. A stack sold as 4 feet high by 8 feet long looks the same from the front whether it is 4 feet deep or 16 inches deep, but the shallow one holds about a third as much wood.
What is a 1/2 Cord?
A full cord is a stacked pile of split firewood measuring 4 feet high by 4 feet deep by 8 feet long, about 128 cubic feet. Every size we sell is measured against that same standard. A full cord is 128 cubic feet, a half cord is 64, a third of a cord is 43, and a quarter cord is 32. When you compare prices, ask how many cubic feet you are getting. A stack sold as 4 feet high by 8 feet long looks the same from the front whether it is 4 feet deep or 16 inches deep, but the shallow one holds about a third as much wood.
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About this firewood
A quarter cord of seasoned hardwood, 32 cubic feet, split and ready to burn. A tidy starter load for occasional fires and fireplace evenings through the season.
One of the easiest customer service experiences I've had in a long time! Mulch Mound made it so simple. After putting it off for a while, I looked at the weather and knew I needed to get to mulching ASAP before the rain came if I didn't want to wait another week. I put my orde...
How Much Firewood Do I Need?
Occasional weekend burners in Hickory typically need a 1/4 to 1/2 cord for the season, while regular wood heat users should plan on a full cord to cover the five month cold stretch from first frost to last frost.
What is a 1/4 Cord?
A full cord is a stacked pile of split firewood measuring 4 feet high by 4 feet deep by 8 feet long, about 128 cubic feet. Every size we sell is measured against that same standard. A full cord is 128 cubic feet, a half cord is 64, a third of a cord is 43, and a quarter cord is 32. When you compare prices, ask how many cubic feet you are getting. A stack sold as 4 feet high by 8 feet long looks the same from the front whether it is 4 feet deep or 16 inches deep, but the shallow one holds about a third as much wood.
What is a 1/3 Cord?
A full cord is a stacked pile of split firewood measuring 4 feet high by 4 feet deep by 8 feet long, about 128 cubic feet. Every size we sell is measured against that same standard. A full cord is 128 cubic feet, a half cord is 64, a third of a cord is 43, and a quarter cord is 32. When you compare prices, ask how many cubic feet you are getting. A stack sold as 4 feet high by 8 feet long looks the same from the front whether it is 4 feet deep or 16 inches deep, but the shallow one holds about a third as much wood.
What is a 1/2 Cord?
A full cord is a stacked pile of split firewood measuring 4 feet high by 4 feet deep by 8 feet long, about 128 cubic feet. Every size we sell is measured against that same standard. A full cord is 128 cubic feet, a half cord is 64, a third of a cord is 43, and a quarter cord is 32. When you compare prices, ask how many cubic feet you are getting. A stack sold as 4 feet high by 8 feet long looks the same from the front whether it is 4 feet deep or 16 inches deep, but the shallow one holds about a third as much wood.
One of the easiest customer service experiences I've had in a long time! Mulch Mound made it so simple. After putting it off for a while, I looked ...
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One of the easiest customer service experiences I've had in a long time! Mulch Mound made it so simple. After putting it off for a while, I looked at the weather and knew I needed to get to mulching ASAP before the rain came if I didn't want to wait another week. I put my order in for the next day online and they came right at 9 AM. The employee who dropped off the mulch did a great job, putting it right on the tarp I laid out, she even made sure none of it got on the yard and double checked the truck bed to make sure it all came out. The mulch was exactly what I needed and arrived right on time.
We have always spread our own mulch for the past 24 years. This was our first time with the Mulch Mound - things I liked: they have online ordering...
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We have always spread our own mulch for the past 24 years. This was our first time with the Mulch Mound - things I liked: they have online ordering and provide a digital receipt which means you can remember how much you ordered (I always forget for the next year!), they were on time, they were able to deliver in 48 hours, they were generous with the portion (we got 9 yards and it felt like a FULL nine yards!), the driver was polite! We have ordered from reputable places, and there is always a little trash in the mulch. The mulch we recv'd from Mulch Mound had barely any... we were pleasant surprised!!! Color was great! Not to mention - the price was competitive and LOWER than other mulch places around. We will use again !! Highly recommend! Thanks Mulch Mound!
While you're prepping the yard for winter, check out our mulch and soil options sourced for Hickory's red clay to protect garden beds through the same cold months your firewood will be keeping the house warm.
Stack your wood off the ground on pallets or rails, since Hickory's humid summers and clay soil hold moisture that can wick up into a stack sitting directly on dirt. Cover the top with a tarp or roof but leave the sides open so air keeps moving through the stack. This keeps your seasoned wood dry and ready to burn instead of reabsorbing moisture before you even get to use it.
Mulch Mound Pro Tip
Oak and hickory both burn hot and long, making them great for overnight fires, but they can be harder to get going. Start your fire with faster catching wood like maple, then add the denser oak or hickory once you've got a solid bed of coals. This gives you a quicker start and a longer lasting burn through cold Piedmont nights.
Mulch Mound Pro Tip
Order your firewood well before the first frost typically hits Hickory around November 5. Waiting until the cold snap arrives means everyone else is calling for delivery too, and you risk running low mid winter. Buying early also gives any extra drying time a chance to work in your favor if the wood needs a few more weeks to season fully.
Wood Heat in Hickory
Hickory sits in zone 7b at about 1,161 feet elevation, with a heating season that typically runs from the first frost around November 5 through the last frost near April 15, over five months of cold nights in the foothills. That long stretch means woodstoves and fireplaces around Catawba County get real use, not just a few weekend fires. Our wood is sourced from local hardwoods like oak, hickory, and red maple, species that grow well in the Piedmont's red clay soils and burn hot and steady. Green wood struggles in this region's humidity, holding moisture that leads to smoky, inefficient fires and creosote buildup in chimneys. Properly seasoned wood, dried down over months, gives Hickory homeowners cleaner burns and more heat per load through the long cold season. Buying wood already seasoned for our climate takes the guesswork out of prepping for winter.
Local Hardwood Species
Expect dense regional hardwoods like oak, hickory, maple, and ash. These species burn longer and hotter than softwoods, which is what you want when a cold snap settles in and the stove runs all day.
Seasoning and Moisture
Firewood needs 6 to 12 months of drying before it burns well. Properly seasoned wood lights faster, throws more heat, and keeps creosote out of your chimney, which matters most in the coldest weeks of the year.
Buy Local, Burn Local
Firewood that travels long distances spreads invasive pests like the emerald ash borer. Our wood is cut and seasoned close to where it is delivered, which protects local trees and means fresher wood for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How much firewood will I actually need to get through a Hickory winter?
With frost typically arriving around November 5 and lasting until mid April, most Hickory homes burning a few nights a week go through about a half cord to a full cord over the season. Homeowners who heat primarily with wood, rather than just supplementing a furnace, often use a full cord or more given our five month cold stretch.
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What does seasoned firewood mean and why does it matter here?
Seasoned means the wood has been dried down after splitting, usually for six months to a year, so it burns hotter and cleaner instead of hissing and smoking. In our humid Piedmont climate, green wood holds onto moisture longer than in drier regions, so buying already seasoned wood saves you a frustrating season of poor fires and chimney creosote buildup.
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What kinds of wood will I get with a Hickory delivery?
Expect a mix of oak, hickory, and red maple, all common hardwoods in our local Piedmont forests. These species are dense and burn long and hot, which suits the extended cold season we get at our elevation near 1,161 feet.
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Is this firewood actually local, and does that matter?
Yes, all our wood is sourced near Hickory rather than trucked in from far away. Moving firewood long distances is how pests like the emerald ash borer spread into new forests, so buying and burning local protects the hardwood stands right here in Catawba County.
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How does delivery to my house actually work?
You choose your cord size, we schedule a drop off date, and the wood is delivered loose to your driveway. Stacking isn't included, so plan on some time to move and stack it yourself, ideally under cover before wet weather sets in.
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What's the difference between a 1/4 cord, 1/3 cord, 1/2 cord, and full cord?
A full cord is 128 cubic feet of stacked wood, measuring 4 feet high by 4 feet deep by 8 feet long. Our 1/4 cord is a quarter of that volume, the 1/3 cord is a third, and the 1/2 cord is half, so you can size your order to match how much you actually burn in a Hickory winter without overbuying.
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Are there any local rules about burning firewood in Hickory?
Catawba County doesn't run a formal wood burning air quality alert system like some larger metro areas, but using seasoned wood instead of green wood is still the best way to cut down on smoke and keep your chimney safer, especially on the still, humid nights common to our foothills winters.
